Alison Hedger

Alison Hedger is a BACP counsellor who blends person-centred work with other approaches to match each person's needs. They emphasise helping people reconnect with their sense of self and make clearer decisions about their life. Sessions focus on what the client brings, and Alison supports exploration of feelings and the stories that shape them.

Alison trained in Humanistic Integrative counselling over six years and has practised in clinical settings since February 2019. Over four years of work, they have helped adults facing anxiety, depression and crisis, and those coping with suicidal feelings. This background informs a calm and steady way of working with strong emotions.

They often use Client-Centred Therapy as a base, which means the client sets the agenda and Alison follows what feels most pressing. They also draw on Emotionally-Focused Therapy and psychodynamic ideas when these fit the situation. The mix is adapted to what each person needs rather than applied as a fixed formula.

Alison has experience supporting people through relationship difficulties, family problems, grief and substance issues. Anger is one of the concerns they address alongside stress, self-esteem and life changes. They aim to help people untangle patterns, understand attachment or abandonment themes, and find ways to cope day to day.

Compassion and non-judgement are central to Alison's way of working. Sessions include time to reflect, to look at past influences if useful, and to practise steps that can be taken between meetings to bring greater clarity and ease.

How Alison's approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy places the client at the centre of each session, allowing the person to bring the topics they find most important. This approach helps with issues like low self-esteem, relationship concerns and life transitions by focusing on the client's own priorities.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on identifying and working through core emotions and patterns in relationships. It can be useful for people struggling with intense feelings such as anger, grief or attachment difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. Alison will discuss goals, preferences and what feels useful, and together they will decide which methods to use. This collaborative process helps shape the direction of sessions over time.

Practical benefits of online therapy include being able to fit sessions into busy lives and reducing travel time. It can make it easier to arrange shorter check-ins or to join from a quieter environment. Confirm the available session formats with the therapist before booking, as specific options are arranged through the initial matching and scheduling steps.